Audi A8
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,172 cc
S8 DLVMOT history
S8 DLV is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 145,385 mi
- At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 DLV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,172 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 DLV was last recorded at 145,385 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 1,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Nov 2007: 52,814 miles, lower than 52,892 miles on 13 Nov 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 143,795 miles · 29 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,590 miles
- Average per year
- 5,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,385 miles
- 2023 – 143,795 miles
- 2022 – 142,163 miles
- 2021 – 139,839 miles
- 2020 – 137,654 miles
- 2019 – 133,692 miles
- 2018 – 130,145 miles
- 2017 – 126,527 miles
- 2016 – 120,860 miles
- 2015 – 115,809 miles
- 2014 – 108,243 miles
- 2013 – 101,590 miles
- 2012 – 91,578 miles
- 2011 – 84,399 miles
- 2010 – 76,044 miles
- 2009 – 67,529 miles
- 2007 – 52,814 miles
- 2006 – 49,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,385 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,385 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 145,385 miles
- Test number
- 934704569694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,795 miles (+1,632)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 143,795 miles
- Test number
- 216161102989
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise from pulley area on engine
Pass142,163 miles (+2,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 142,163 miles
- Test number
- 174059546906
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,839 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 139,839 miles
- Test number
- 754221267028
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,839 miles (+2,185)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,839 miles
- Test number
- 894289160074
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,654 miles (+3,962)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 137,654 miles
- Test number
- 894464917745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,692 miles (+3,547)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 133,692 miles
- Test number
- 938694674981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,145 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 130,145 miles
- Test number
- 636538009507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,125 miles (+3,598)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,125 miles
- Test number
- 438387162079
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,527 miles (+5,667)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 126,527 miles
- Test number
- 904458129033
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass120,860 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 120,860 miles
- Test number
- 598442715058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,839 miles (+5,030)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,839 miles
- Test number
- 592582681475
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass115,809 miles (+7,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 115,809 miles
- Test number
- 277833365114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass108,243 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 108,243 miles
- Test number
- 439292464122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,241 miles (+6,651)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,241 miles
- Test number
- 258921564457
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteOSF wiper smearing slightly.
Pass101,590 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 101,590 miles
- Test number
- 919810573113
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished between tread.
- NoteNSF and OSF lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.
Fail101,585 miles (+10,007)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,585 miles
- Test number
- 117269263184
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished between tread.
- NoteNSF and OSF lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating.
Pass91,578 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 91,578 miles
- Test number
- 499178362043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,571 miles (+7,172)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,571 miles
- Test number
- 636136062038
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,399 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 84,399 miles
- Test number
- 768023951029
- NoteNearside front and offside fron t and rear tyre starting to deteriorate
Fail84,397 miles (+8,353)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,397 miles
- Test number
- 198703851417
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside front and offside front and rear tyres starting to deteriorate
Pass76,044 miles (+8,515)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 76,044 miles
- Test number
- 144361160040
- NoteOs and ns f lower control connectted to the shock has slight in the ball joint
Pass67,529 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 67,529 miles
- Test number
- 160837559051
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail67,529 miles (+14,715)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,529 miles
- Test number
- 560886259010
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,814 miles (-78)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 52,814 miles
- Test number
- 692458817383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,892 miles (+3,425)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,892 miles
- Test number
- 332677217336
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass49,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 49,467 miles
- Test number
- 121252916340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 DLV
- Does S8 DLV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 DLV expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 DLV?
- The MOT on S8 DLV expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 DLV done?
- S8 DLV was recorded at 145,385 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
- Has S8 DLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 DLV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on S8 DLV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S8 DLV find?
- S8 DLV passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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